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Best South African delicacies
13 items
By
Lynne Loxton
South Africa has great delicacies like chutney, home bakes, preserves, deserts and treats. Come with me as I introduce you to them ♥️
Lovely spicy delicate yet flavourful meat strips for healthy snacking.
So what is biltong?
Traditional molassy sticky sweet date based desert steeped in a deep brandy sauce served with custard or ice cream
Cape brandy pudding (or tipsy tart) revisited
Great home made bread accompaniment for a braai or barbecue. I like to serve it cold with cheese for breakfast the next day.
Roosterbrood
Cold and simply delicious home brew made from pineapple skins and ginger peel. Wonderfully refreshing.
Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe
Unique vegetable pickle used to accompany meals like fish, meats and cheeses. Great for picnics.
Chakalaka
For a light alternate desert steeped in syrup flavored with cinnamon or cloves. Can be served with custard or cream
Easy stewed fruit recipe
So good for snacking anytime
Crunchies — Traditional South African Oatmeal Cookie Bars
South African kids love this in their lunch boxes
Dry Sausage & Sticks
Cheesy savory straws always welcome at get together and with drinks
Kaasstrooitjies
Savory French style loaf with palony, hot chips, atcher and salads. Cut into 4 or 6 pieces and enjoyed with guava juice.
Polony Gatsby
Local South African spices in a cool container you can use for other things
Funky Ouma
Wonderful array of fresh fruit and veg daily
Food Lover's Market
Delicious spicy mix with blended spice inside half a loaf of fresh bread
Cape Malay Bunny Chow - Food Lover's Market
